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The top esl/efl listening resource for those learning English and teaching English. We provide real conversations recorded for all levels of English learners. In addition, the supporting worksheets and transcripts can be used for self access or in the classroom to provide valuable English language lessons for learners of English at Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced levels.
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Overcooked series

British Council | LearnEnglish

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This series of videos provides an introduction to British food. The culture people develop around food can reveal a lot about them; providing insights into their personality, values or beliefs.
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Find out first-hand about all things language assistants... We'll be chatting with colleagues, former assistants and experts on a range of themes. From finding accommodation to settling into school life; listen and prepare for your time overseas. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
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EnglishAgenda

British Council | EnglishAgenda

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The EnglishAgenda podcast features news about English language teaching. Listen to interviews with leading experts and find out about innovative projects from around the world.
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Issues - LearnEnglish

British Council | LearnEnglish

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The recorded article is accompanied by an activity that you can do on your computer while you listen, or print out and do when you want. They are free, and if you subscribe we will send them to you every month.
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This section is a collection of stories and poems written by famous writers like Shakespeare and Wordsworth as well as stories by our resident writer, Chris Rose. They are suitable for learners at Intermediate to Advanced level.
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BASIC is the only peace and security non-governmental organization that is British-American in composition and focus. With programs that address diplomacy and decision-making around nuclear weapons, we work on both sides of the Atlantic to encourage sustainable transatlantic security policies and to develop the strategies that can achieve them. We have charitable status in the United Kingdom and in the United States. We operate with offices in London and Washington, a small but committed sta ...
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History - LearnEnglish

British Council | LearnEnglish

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Society - LearnEnglish

British Council | LearnEnglish

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The recorded articles are accompanied by an activity that you can do on your computer while you listen, or print out and do when you want. They are free, and if you subscribe we will send them to you every month.
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Few years ago I dropped out of university & started a digital business which eventually became my livelihood during the shootings & crisis in Cameroon. Years later, I featured on the BBC, British Council’s top 100, won Oxford University’s GLC, authored a best-selling book & generated 50m+ in business. As I grow, my fulfilment comes from sharing my journey & building friends. Dear ARREYB shares my experiences & unfiltered conversations with thought leaders in business, enter10ment, politics & ...
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O’neal Lajuwomi is an accomplished Energy & Engineering Manager with a passion for driving sustainable solutions. With over 20 years of professional experience in the Energy sector, including Power, Oil & Gas, Oneal Lajuwomi has been instrumental in implementing innovative and environmentally friendly practices. As the recipient of the 2018 British Council Alumni Award for entrepreneurship in Sub Saharan Africa, Oneal Omatseye Lajuwomi’s dedication to making a positive impact is recognized o ...
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O'neal Lajuwomi is an accomplished Energy & Engineering Manager with a passion for driving sustainable solutions. With over 20 years of professional experience in the Energy sector, including Power, Oil & Gas, Oneal Lajuwomi has been instrumental in implementing innovative and environmentally friendly practices. As the recipient of the 2018 British Council Alumni Award for entrepreneurship in Sub Saharan Africa, Oneal Omatseye Lajuwomi's dedication to making a positive impact is recognized o ...
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In this series of podcasts from the British Refugee Council, we explore the problems facing refugee women in the UK. Many female refugees are seriously traumatized when they arrive, having been raped or tortured in their country of origin. This is a rare chance to hear their stories in their own words.
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The InFluency podcast is your go-to resource for learning, speaking and teaching English. Hadar Shemesh is a pronunciation expert and fluency coach with thousands of students around the world, though she herself was an intermediate speaker of English once. In this podcast she will share her best strategies for learning English, speaking English with confidence and mastering the American accent. Discover how becoming fluent has everything to do with acquiring the right mindset, setting goals ...
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With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle’s guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards.
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Artistic Research Residency Podcast

Institute of Business Management

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How can we design strategies for human and non-human interactions that would help us reshape our cities into a much more sustainable engine of survival, rather than the socially-constricting, energy-intensive, and life shortening beast that they are right now? Karachi—a complex city that is already being disproportionately affected by climate change—presents an ideal context to explore this question. During the artistic research residency, RePlay: Reveries of an Urban Dreamland, resident res ...
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The hillwalking podcast from the British Mountaineering Council. Each week the host, Niall Grimes, chooses an upland area or coastal path and then talks to someone who knows and loves the area. Together they find the special magic of the place and point listeners towards the great hikes and features to be found there.
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A weekly look at the Manx political scene in which Phil Gawne talks to the politicians who are raising the issues and asking the questions in Tynwald and the House of Keys, ex-politicians about their time in power and exploring the wider world of politics and the workings of Government.
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The power of the outdoors can be transformative. Connecting with new experiences and like-minded people through walking, climbing and mountaineering creates powerful communities and lifelong memories. We want to diversify the people we normally hear talking about the outdoors, celebrate their stories, shine a light on their insights, and create a place for discussion, inclusion and practical advice. So welcome to Finding Our Way, a podcast that aims to be thought-provoking, upbeat and entert ...
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Barnet Healthy Heritage Walks

Barnet Council, Public Health

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Barnet Council presents a suite of audio guided heritage walks with support from the British Guild of Tourist Guides. These walks are designed to provide a gentle stroll of about 5 to 10 kilometres or 3 to 6 miles, approximately 5000 to 10,000 steps, taking in a few buildings and sites of interest, and where possible using green spaces and footpaths. To give us your feedback on the walks, please contact us at publichealth@barnet.gov.uk
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Helping you better understand the intriguing world of music, arts and entertainment through insightful discussions with African artists, creatives, executives, and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Folashade Anozie.
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Bandwidth with Kris Kosach takes you on a journey through the evolution of music in the UK and the US. Join Kris as she sits down with artists, songwriters, and producers from both sides of the Atlantic to explore the stories behind iconic chart-toppers and underground hits. Discover the pioneers who shaped the soundtracks of generations, from the studios to the stage, in the two countries that have defined music history. Bandwidth with Kris Kosach is a Brum Radio Podcast in partnership with ...
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F-Rated Podcast

Holly Tarquini & Anu Anand

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Join us for intersectional feminist chat with remarkable women in film from director Amma Asante to multi-award winning composer Nainita Desai. Hosted by F-Rated founder, Holly Tarquini and BBC World Service presenter, journalist Anu Anand exploring all aspects of the film industry by talking to some of the brilliant women who shape the stories we see on screen.
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Flintlocks & Fireballs

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Muskets! Spells! Beards! This British 5E D&D podcast has it all! Follow the adventures of four mad voice actors and three would-be privateers across the shores of Calcinea, a Napoleonic world full of dungeons, dragons, flintlocks and fireballs! Every Tuesday at 7pm GMT. Rated 15+.
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Are you a business owner struggling to connect with your ideal clients? Or maybe you want to nurture an ongoing relationship, but you’re not sure how. If that strikes a chord, then this podcast is for you. Hello – I’m Katie Flamman from Storyteller Media. I’m an award-winning voiceover artist and I specialise in Storytelling for Business. I work with small businesses and global brands, telling their stories from my broadcast quality studio. I’ve been the voice of American Express, The counci ...
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about Arsenal’s first loss of the season against Bournemouth and the controversial red card that gave Bournemouth the advantage. You can read the transcript and complete the lan…
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Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo reports from the World Economic Forum’s annual Urban Transformation Summit, which took place in San Francisco this week. We discover the city’s plans to build a resilient waterfront, hear about South Africa’s ambitions to tackle the housing crisis and how the private sector can help deliver urban innovation. See omnystudio.…
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Ahead of the first Labour budget in 14 years, speculation is rife and anticipation is high. We walk you through what we know, what to watch and why it matters with Bloomberg's Chief UK Economist and former HM Treasury economic adviser Dan Hanson. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Dominic Grieve, Peter Mandelson and William Hague are just some of the names in the running to become the next chancellor of Oxford University. It's a ceremonial role, but one that traditionally holds the ear of government. One of the candidates, Elish Angiolini, currently head of St Hugh's College, joins us to discuss the importance of the role an…
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👉 DOWNLOAD THE 14-DAY ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION PLAN https://bit.ly/3YAWcJ5 What’s the best way to study pronunciation? What sounds should you start with? How do you really get results? I’m going to share all of that with you here with the 14-day plan I’ve created!저자 Hadar Shemesh
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The Local Government Association says a quarter of councils will need emergency bailouts to avoid bankruptcy in the next two financial years. It's yet another demand for funding from a Chancellor already short of cash. We discuss the state of council finances and the options for fixing them, with Bloomberg's UK economy reporter Tom Rees. Hosted by …
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In what appeared to be a relatively uninspiring Tynwald Order Paper one of the expected highlights was the Treasury Minister’s statement. As things turned out, Lawrie Hoopers resignation overshadowed everything else but Alex Allinson’s statement explained a lot, both in what he did and didn’t say. The temporary rise in the higher rate of income tax…
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Every week we invite one of the jury chairs of the Holcim Foundation Awards – the world’s premier competition for sustainable design – to discuss their views on creating uplifting places, fostering a healthy planet and building thriving communities. In episode three we speak with Norwegian architect and co-founder of Snøhetta, Kjetil Thorsen. See o…
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Rachel Reeves has reportedly set aside billions of pounds to boost the National Health Service in next week's budget, but will it be enough to tackle the major challenges the system faces? Health Secretary Wes Streeting wants opinions from the public and healthcare experts on the future of the NHS. Bloomberg economics and government reporter Lucy W…
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In a special episode in collaboration with the Holcim Foundation Awards, we look at how to design nature into our cities and foster sustainability in the building sector. We meet Laura Viscovich, the Holcim Foundation’s executive director for sustainable construction, and bring you a live discussion from the Natural History Museum in London where w…
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Bloomberg reports on cabinet ministers writing to Prime Minister Keir Starmer about their alarm over planned spending cuts, in an unusual step bypassing Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Bloomberg's associate editor Ailbhe Rea discusses her exclusive story on the divisions within the government over possible cuts to department budgets, which some minister …
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Keir Starmer's aides are set to meet Foreign Investors for Britain, a lobbying group for wealthy individuals created in response to proposals to change Britain's non-dom system. The meeting comes amidst growing threats that the super wealthy are planning to leave the UK in anticipation of changes expected in the upcoming autumn budget. Nimesh Shah …
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The UK Government is hoping private investment will kick-start Britain's economy, and at its summit for global business yesterday it pointed to £63 billion coming into the UK. Prime Minister Keir Starmer sat down with our Head of Economics and Politics Stephanie Flanders for an exclusive interview on what he's doing to win over business and what li…
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Every week we welcome one of the jury chairs of the Holcim Foundation Awards – the world’s premier competition for sustainable design – to hear their views on creating uplifting places, fostering a healthy planet and building thriving communities. In episode two we sit down with Lebanese-born architect Lina Ghotmeh, the founding principal of her ep…
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Agenda 14.10.24 - parking in Castletown and saving our town centres. You’d wonder what all the fuss is about over closing off a few parking spaces in Castletown but it’s seen a couple of former town MHKs breaking cover on the subject. The latest of these is Richard Ronan who led the regeneration work in Castletown during his time as MHK. What was t…
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The UK's International Investment Summit has kicked off at the Guildhall, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying he'll do whatever it takes to bring investment into the country. But, after a number of challenges for the government in the lead up to the conference - are industry players convinced? Bloomberg's Joe Mayes joins us from the event with …
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We’re revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. As an English learner, you must have wondered – what are the things that are preventing me from reaching a breakthrough in English? You may think it’s just more vocabulary or phrasal verbs, and maybe all those fancy tenses that people use… When in fact, it’s something a…
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We don't usually bring you an episode of Bloomberg UK Politics on a Friday, but we wanted to share this episode of the 'In The City Podcast' that we think you'll like. It's almost 100 days since Keir Starmer's Labour government was elected on a pledge to 'change Britain' and reboot economic growth. But the investors and business people Labour court…
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To mark Monocle’s visit to Istanbul for the annual Quality of Life Conference, we find out what makes the city tick with our local correspondent – Hannah Lucinda Smith. From an up-and-coming neighbourhood to a revitalised industrial district, and a revamped hammam too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Labour government is unveiling its long-awaited package to boost workers' rights, after heavy lobbying from unions and businesses. Our Associate Editor Ailbhe Rea tells us what's in the bill, what's been left out, and how the politics may play out from here. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and James Woolcock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…
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Jamie Dimon, the boss of America's largest bank says Britain needs to shape up or faces permanent decline as a financial hub. He's one of the big names who's not going to the Chancellor's Global Investment summit next week. So as Rachel Reeves meets UK bank CEOs this morning, our City Editor Katherine Griffiths explains what Labour's plans to reviv…
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Take the free quiz and determine your speaker stage in English https://bit.ly/3YaFq4e If you think that progress is only about going from A1 to C2 – think again! Your progress as a non-native speaker goes beyond your proficiency level. In a person’s language journey, there are 5 typical speaker types, each characterized by a certain behavior and mi…
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Keir Starmer has a new chief of staff. Reports say he plans radical change of the Number 10 machine. But can Downing Street be made to work effectively? We ask someone who's done the job: Gavin Barwell, former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Theresa May. Hosted by James Woolcock and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Ukraine faces significant electrical shortages this winter due to the constant attacks by Russia on its power grid. Oleksandr Kharchenko, an energy industry expert and managing director of the Energy Industry Research Center in Kyiv, Ukraine, discusses what has happened to Ukraine's energy infrastructure during the Russian invasion and ongoing effo…
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Every week on Monocle Radio we welcome one of the jury chairs of the Holcim Foundation Awards, the world’s premier competition for sustainable design, to hear their views on creating uplifting places, fostering a healthy planet and building thriving communities. In episode one, we sit down with the US architect and founder of Studio Gang, Jeanne Ga…
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Keir Starmer has replaced his Chief of Staff Sue Gray as the Labour government nears the 100-day mark in power. It's an attempt by the Prime Minister to draw a line under a summer of negative headlines and infighting - but will a No.10 reshuffle be enough? Bloomberg's Political Editor Alex Wickham joins us with his analysis on the reset. Hosted by …
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In this episode, I spoke with Alastair, the host of the podcast, English Learning for Curious Minds. Alastair is originally from the UK but now lives in Sweden. We talked about his experiences moving from London to Malta and then to Sweden, and what’s exciting and challenging about relocating. Alistair also talks about his podcast, English Learning…
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This Week explores some of the biggest stories from the Premier League and the world of football and focuses on the most interesting vocabulary. In this episode, Jack talks about three matches. The first is Arsenal’s stoppage time win against Leicester. The second is Cole Palmer, I mean Chelsea’s defeat of Brighton and the third is the Newcastle - …
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The Chancellor has a tough job in the budget: she needs to find a way to pay the government's bills, boost the economy and plug a hole in the public finances. Bloomberg's economists reckon the current rules on borrowing need an major update. Our Chief European Economist, Jamie Rush, explains his team's proposal to change the rules to make it easier…
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Fedir Serdiuk is a young Ukrainian entrepreneur who is active in the field of emergency medical care in Ukraine. In 2016, he and Igor Korpusov founded a first aid training organization FAST (First Aid and SpecialTraining). FAST has more than 200 local and international companies among its clients. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2…
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The Prime Minister is meeting EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels today as part of his mission to reset relations. But just how far will he go in pursuit of a better relationship and what will the UK have to offer in return? Bloomberg's Managing Editor for European Economy and Government, Ben Sills shares his perspective. Hoste…
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In which Celestia finally gets around to popping... a question? Every fortnight on Flintlocks and Fireballs, join actors Robbie Bellekom (as Scamp), Sam Burns (as Corzin Horhace) and Ellie Sparrow (as Celestia Stardust) with Dungeon Master Jason Phelps for adventure in the Napoleonic world of Calcinea, a setting for 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. …
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Former Prime Minister Liz Truss addressed a packed three hundred seat auditorium at the Conservative party conference, but what does her popularity say about the state of the party? Plus, James Cleverly is billing himself as the leadership candidate with a 'focus on the future' - he shares his vision with Bloomberg. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and James…
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Have you ever wondered why your grammar is nearly perfect when you write, but when you start speaking, you can’t use any of it? In this episode, I’ll dive into why this happens and share tips on how to change it. We’ll explore why you struggle to apply grammar rules in real-time, the difference between writing and speaking, and how you can train yo…
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Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told the Conservatives to present a united front during his farewell speech at the party's conference in Birmingham. But with leadership election based in-fighting threatening to dominate headlines, can the Tories get back on track? Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation shares the busines…
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